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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi 15 5G

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38.3Inno Score
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WINNER
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Xiaomi

Redmi 15 5G

$199

45.4Inno Score
44Performance26
21.3Display70.3
31.9Camera29
27.7Battery66.7
89.3Features44
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)8 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and battery (+39). iPhone SE (3rd gen) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 154% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 2,050
  • 128% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 920

Reasons to pick the Redmi 15 5G

  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 28
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 247% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $429

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
Screen size4.7 ″6.9 ″+47%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution750x13342340x1080
Pixel density326 ppi374 ppi+15%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness625 nits—
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
ChipsetApple A15 BionicSnapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10890,000+93%Top 59%460,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+128%Top 27%920Top 76%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200+154%Top 32%2,050Top 78%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP8 MP+14%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
Capacity2,018 mAh7,000 mAh+247%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
Weight144 g+34%217 g
Thickness7.3 mm+13%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP64
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.0—
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
OS at launchiOS 15Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 15 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 15 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNo—

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